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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.18, 791.56 and 434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.18, 791.56 and 434.46 is: 598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.18 : 791.56 = 434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.18/791.56 = 434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.18x = 791.56 × 434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.18x = 343,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,901.16/574.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.94

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